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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 209

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्यींही ॥ २०९ ॥

म्हणून समर्थांनी जे जे करावे, त्याचेच इतरांनीही अनुकरण करावे; सामान्य लोक त्यालाच प्रमाण मानतात.

"Therefore, whatever a great person does, the same is followed by others; common people accept that very thing as the standard."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
श्रेष्ठ किंवा सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्तीने
By the great or capable person
कीजे Verb
Kije
करावे
Should do
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरणात आणावे
Should practice or follow
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्यींही Noun
Samanyinhi
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
By common people also

💡 Meaning

Whatever a great person does, others follow. Common people accept their actions as the standard or authority.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the principle that common people naturally follow the path set by those in positions of power or spiritual authority. Whatever a 'Samartha' (a capable or great person) does, becomes the standard for others. This highlights the immense social responsibility of leaders to act ethically, as their behavior shapes the moral fabric of the entire community. It is a commentary on the Gita's teaching that society mirrors its leaders.

🎯 Practical Application

A CEO of a company should follow all rules strictly because employees look up to them. If the leader is punctual and honest, the team will naturally value time and integrity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of great leaders set a precedent for the rest of society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 84

तरी कर्माचां ठायीं अकर्म । आणि अकर्माचां ठायीं कर्म । हें जयासी कळे वर्म । तोचि पुरुषु ॥

"Thus, he who understands the secret of inaction in action and action in inaction is the true realized soul."

कर्माचां Noun
Karmācāṃ
कर्माच्या
of action
अकर्म Noun
Akarma
कर्माचा अभाव किंवा निष्कामता
inaction or non-attachment
ठायीं Adverb
Ṭhāyīṃ
ठिकाणी
in or at
वर्म Noun
Varma
रहस्य किंवा गुपित
secret or essence
पुरुषु Noun
Puruṣu
ज्ञानी मनुष्य
wise person

💡 Meaning

He who understands the secret of seeing inaction in action and action in inaction is truly a wise person.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

This verse explains the profound concept of seeing inaction in action and action in inaction. A wise person realizes that even while performing physical duties, if the ego is absent, it is 'Akarma' (inaction). Conversely, even in physical stillness, if the mind is attached to desires, it is 'Karma' (action). Understanding this 'Varma' (secret) leads to spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily tasks without the ego of being the 'doer'. For example, while working in an office, focus on the task itself rather than the personal glory, which is practicing inaction within action.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the paradox of action and inaction as described by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 76

म्हणोनि बाह्य हे विषय । सांडूनि जे निःसंशय । अंतरीं होती तन्मय । आत्मरूपीं ॥ ७६ ॥

"Therefore, renouncing these external objects, those who without doubt become absorbed in the Self within."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
बाह्य Adjective
Bahya
बाहेरील
External
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियसुख
Sense objects
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
सोडून
Renouncing
निःसंशय Adverb
Nihsanshay
शंका नसलेले
Without doubt
तन्मय Adjective
Tanmay
एकरूप
Absorbed
आत्मरूपीं Noun
Atmarupi
आत्मस्वरूपात
In the Self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, those who renounce external sense objects and, without any doubt, become completely absorbed in the Self within.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that true peace is found when a seeker detaches from external sensory pleasures. By eliminating doubts and focusing inward, the consciousness merges with the Atman (Self). This 'Tanmayata' or total absorption is the hallmark of a realized soul who is no longer swayed by the fleeting nature of the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice 'digital detox' or silence for a few minutes daily to reconnect with your inner self. Example: Meditating for 10 minutes before starting work to ensure mental clarity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the internal state of a yogi who has moved beyond sensory distractions to find the inner self.

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